LGA calls for uniform licensing of ‘novelty' vehicles
The Local Government Association (LGA) has warned that current licensing for ‘novelty’ vehicles, including limousines, party buses and rickshaws, is “confusing” and “utterly outdated”.
NAFP launches legal challenge on councils’ fostering services
The Nationwide Association of Fostering Providers (NAFP) is seeking to challenge Bristol City Council, Leeds City Council and Suffolk County Council regarding their placement of looked after children.
Wakefield Council is in talks with Carillion, Cofely Workplace and Interserve over an outsourcing deal which could mean the transferral of as many as 12,000 council staff.
DCLG announces consultation on Sunday trading laws
The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has announced a consultation on Sunday trading, which proposes to devolve new powers to local authorities to make decisions regarding high street and super market trading hours.
Osborne asks public sector staff for money saving ideas
Public sector workers have been asked to give their ideas on how to save money and deliver more efficient public services in a survey launched by the Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne.
